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Subject: [Leica] Opportunity to test lenses Frank has my 35 1.4 77A who next
From: mak at teleport.com (Mark Kronquist)
Date: Thu, 26 Nov 2020 09:52:47 -0800
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> On Nov 25, 2020, at 11:16 PM, Mark Kronquist via LUG <lug at 
> leica-users.org> wrote:
> 
> As long as I cna tell the spreadsheet where the lens/es are I am good with 
> them being moved about  THX  Mark
> 
> I am elected official and out aty says FB should be open to all my pix at 
> Mark Kronquist  don?t have to be a friend you will find I am a liberal but 
> tons of images and I look forward to LUG folk input THX Frank
> 
>> On Nov 25, 2020, at 10:48 PM, Frank Filippone <bmwred735i at gmail.com> 
>> wrote:
>> 
>> For those that would like to try out the 35mm F1.4 7Artisans lens, I have 
>> Mark's demo that I have finished with.  If you wish to try it out, 
>> contact Mark and I can send it to you .... with his permission, of course.
>> 
>> My test results are not yet written up, and of course, YMMV.
>> 
>> If are interested in some of the most interesting and great low light 
>> optics around, but do not wish to spend the big bucks for the Leica 
>> optics, and can live with somewhat less performance (compared to Leica 
>> glass) for the limited use these specialty optics are usually used for, 
>> you really should take Mark up on his offer.....
>> 
>> 
>> Both the 7Artisans and the TTArtisan lenses are excellent bang for the 
>> buck.
>> 
>> The 50mm F1.1 7Artisans is, in my opinion, about as good as the 50mm F1.0 
>> Noctilux V3 ( with the built in hood).  Best $350 I ever spent.
>> 
>> 
>> Mark.. tell them to make a Tri Elmar replacement...... An absolutely 
>> great travel lens.....28/35/50
>> 
>> 
>> Frank Filippone
>> BMWRed735i at gmail.com
>> 
>> On 11/25/2020 8:24 PM, Mark Kronquist via LUG wrote:
>>> Hi, Mark in Oregon here, North American Brand Ambassador for 7A and TTA 
>>> Lenses
>>> 
>>> I have some sample lenses from media reviewers I can LOAN to LUG members 
>>> for tests for a week or two
>>> 
>>> This is entirely trust based.
>>> 
>>> But LUGers are trustworthy!
>>> 
>>> (With Mr Reed?s Blessing we will put together a Christmas Festivus Etc 
>>> Special just for LUGGERS)
>>> 
>>> Good, bad or indifferent, I would appreciate opinions and sample pix
>>> 
>>> I have only a couple loaners in hand now and I may ask you to, when Fred 
>>> is done, please send it to Barney for more tests rather than back to me
>>> 
>>> We do have US Based Service Depot (heck they even rebuild M9 Rot 
>>> Sensors!!!!) Pretty dang good Leica repair gurus (I love DAG ? he just 
>>> thrid camed an  lens for me and others love Sherry and others) but, if 
>>> you need a awesome repair crew they are copied here (they are working on 
>>> three of my FrankenLeicas now?a IIc to IIf conversion (WHY>>>How did 
>>> that make sense in 195x?  A five digit a that is a Standard Black with 
>>> III IIIa Chrome hardware (why?) and a M2 ST)
>>> 
>>> If there is a fatal flaw with a loaner lens send it there and let me 
>>> know (Jayesunn copied here)
>>> 
>>> I will share results and comments
>>> 
>>> IF YOU WANT (please ask) I will forward your and their contact info to 
>>> TTA and 7A if you do not want your cntact info shared that is fine as 
>>> well!!!
>>> 
>>> I pay insured USPS Priority Mail or international first class you pay 
>>> return or forward (and let me know tracking/ for froward)
>>> 
>>> As more samples become available I will slug the headline SAMPLES and 
>>> just list the lenses
>>> 
>>> I have several sample sets and the SN may not match the box oh well. As 
>>> long as I can, I will include all the bits and papers
>>> 
>>> For Friday outbound post I have to ship for testing and comments (take a 
>>> week or two and really wring them out and like MG said, improve the 
>>> breed?and Safety Fast)
>>> 
>>> 7 Artisans  50mm f1.1
>>> 7 Artisans  35mm f2.0               
>>> 
>>> WHAT LENSES DO YOU WANT
>>> 
>>> (me a FAST 90 fast 135 fast RF coupled 180 (there was an RF coupled 200 
>>> in LSM)  , LSM versions of all, a 30 pancake and a few others but they 
>>> have my wish list, what's yours?)
>>> 
>>> Mark
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
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